frenesí
/fɾenesi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "zoomies" can be translated into Spanish as frenesí.
The term refers to a sudden burst of energy that causes a pet to run around wildly.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾenesi/
Did you know?
- The word frenesí is often used in romantic poetry and songs to describe a passionate, uncontrollable love that feels like a fever.
- Frenesí is a cognate of the English word 'phrenetic', though in Spanish it is much more common in everyday conversation than its English relative.
- While frenesí is a valid translation, many Spanish speakers use the English word 'zoomies' directly when talking about pets on social media.
Examples in context
- Hoy mi gato ha tenido un ataque de locura y no ha parado de correrToday, my cat had an attack of craziness and couldn't stop running
- Después de un largo día en casa, mi gato tuvo un ataque de locura al verme llegar.After a long day at home, my cat had an attack of craziness when they saw me arrive.
- Ese frenesí de energía es muy gracioso.That burst of energy is very funny.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are watching a puppy in the living room.
- Javier¡Mira al cachorro correr!Look at the puppy run!
- LucíaSí, tiene un frenesí total.Yes, he has the total zoomies.
- JavierNo puede dejar de saltar.He can't stop jumping.
- LucíaEs muy tierno cuando hace eso.It is very cute when he does that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
